Events for the Week of Oct 27:
Monday, Oct 27:
—Best of the West Honor Band & Choir at MPCC, Van leaves at 8:00 am, Concert at 6:00 pm (free admission)
—Red Ribbon Week: Camo Day
—VB at Subdistrict at Ansley—6:00 pm, van leaves at 3:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct 28:
—Red Ribbon Week: Color War Day
—VB at Subdistrict—TBA
—National FFA Convention, Van leaves 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct 29:
—Red Ribbon Week: Wacky Wednesday
—National FFA Convention
Thursday, Oct 30:
—Red Ribbon Week: Dress Like a Millionaire Day
—National FFA Convention
Friday, Oct 31:
—Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red Day
—National FFA Convention
—Elementary Halloween Parade in Gym—1:30 pm
Saturday, Nov 1:
—National FFA Convention
GO MAVERICKS!!!
Monday, Oct 27:
—Best of the West Honor Band & Choir at MPCC, Van leaves at 8:00 am, Concert at 6:00 pm (free admission)
—Red Ribbon Week: Camo Day
—VB at Subdistrict at Ansley—6:00 pm, van leaves at 3:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct 28:
—Red Ribbon Week: Color War Day
—VB at Subdistrict—TBA
—National FFA Convention, Van leaves 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct 29:
—Red Ribbon Week: Wacky Wednesday
—National FFA Convention
Thursday, Oct 30:
—Red Ribbon Week: Dress Like a Millionaire Day
—National FFA Convention
Friday, Oct 31:
—Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red Day
—National FFA Convention
—Elementary Halloween Parade in Gym—1:30 pm
Saturday, Nov 1:
—National FFA Convention
GO MAVERICKS!!!
NEW RELEASE!!! Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Partypooper didn't arrive in time for our Book Fair but will be available for purchase on Monday, October 27th. Also you are still able to buy online for the next two weeks and the library will receive credit. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stapletonelementaryschool
While you are in the building for parent teacher conferences, please stop by lost and found (in the commons) to check for items your child may have left at school. We have lots of jackets, hoodies, cups and lunch boxes that have lost their way!
The SPS Library is again hosting a Book Fair during Parent Teachers Conference week. Elementary students in 2nd through 6th grade have been invited to complete wish lists and bring them home. The book fair will be open for sales until 4 PM on Tuesday (Oct 21) and Wednesday (Oct 22) but can only accept exact amounts or cards. We will be open from 8AM to 7PM Thursday (Oct. 23) during Parent Teachers Conference. We will be able to accept cash, check, credit or debit cards. You may also set up an eWallet that allows your child to shop on their own. To set up an eWallet go to https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stapletonelementaryschool This year we are encouraging sales to round-up and donate to the Share-the-Fair for students who may not be able to buy a book. Everyone who rounds-up gets to choose from some great stickers. Elementary teachers have also completed wish lists if you would like to donate to their classroom libraries. Hope to see you at the fair.
We had five 2nd grade students earn RARE Awards on Friday. One for being respectful, always following rules and being kind. Two students always remembering to get their planner signed and come to class prepared. The last 2 do a great job reading at home and taking AR tests. They push themselves to read harder books. Great job to all five of you!
Last week we had several students earn RARE Awards including our first two sixth grade students and our first brother sister team. The sixth grade students have to earn points for each RARE Characteristic to earn a RARE Award so it is very difficult for them to earn RARE Awards. We only had 2 earn it this entire quarter and one earned it the same time as her little brother. Way to go!
Events for the week of Oct 20:
Monday, Oct 20:
--JH VB at Sandhills-Thedford Quad--2/3/4/5, bus leaves at 1:15 pm (SVM plays 3pm)
--Start of JH WR practice
Tuesday, Oct 21:
--VB Triangular at Stapleton (South Loup / Arthur Co)--5/6/7 (SVM plays 1st & 3rd games)
--VB Parents Night
Wednesday, Oct 22:
--Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, bus leaves at 9:30 am
Thursday, Oct 23:
--No School: Parent / Teachers Conference--8:00 am-7:30 pm
Friday, Oct 24:
--No School: Fall Break
--XC at State in Kearney
GO MAVERICKS!!!
SUPERINTENDENT'S DESK OCTOBER: Please click on the link to learn about Maverick Volleyball, Football, and daycare in Stapleton. https://www.stapletonschools.org/article/2492117
HEAD LICE CHECK: Yesterday after school we received notice that a junior high student had a case of head lice. Parents please take time to check your students this morning. We will also monitor this condition at school in the coming days. Thank You.
Notice of Quarterly Meeting_Stapleton Public Schools – Early Childhood Advisory Committee : The Early Childhood Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the library at the school in Stapleton. All meetings are open to the public. The current agenda is available in the Superintendent’s office and on the school website.
Last week we had an entire class of first grade students earn a RARE Award for being responsible. Great Job 1st grade students!
Science got a little crazy today!
In 8th grade we summarized or motion and forces unit with a challenge to build and race a car powered by a balloon.
In advanced biology we worked on lab skills to collect and analyze bacterial and fungal samples. They went all over town to collect there samples last week and spent today analyzing their growth auger samples.
Events for the week of October 13:
Monday, Oct 13:
--FFA Connecting Chapters Training at Broken Bow, leave at 7:30 am
--JH VB / FB vs Arthur Co at Stapleton--2:00/3:00 pm
--School Board Meeting in Library--7:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct 14:
--VB at Maxwell--4:30/5:00 pm, vans leave at 2:30 pm
Thursday, Oct 16:
--VB MNAC Tournament vs Brady at Brady--5:30 pm, vans leave 3:00 pm
--XC Districts at Pheasant Run Golf Course in Grant--Girls 3:00 / Boys 3:45 pm
Friday, Oct 17:
--End of 1st Quarter
--FB at Pleasanton--7:00 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm
Saturday, Oct 18:
--VB MNAC Tournament--TBA
GO MAVERICKS!!!!
Monday, Oct 13:
--FFA Connecting Chapters Training at Broken Bow, leave at 7:30 am
--JH VB / FB vs Arthur Co at Stapleton--2:00/3:00 pm
--School Board Meeting in Library--7:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct 14:
--VB at Maxwell--4:30/5:00 pm, vans leave at 2:30 pm
Thursday, Oct 16:
--VB MNAC Tournament vs Brady at Brady--5:30 pm, vans leave 3:00 pm
--XC Districts at Pheasant Run Golf Course in Grant--Girls 3:00 / Boys 3:45 pm
Friday, Oct 17:
--End of 1st Quarter
--FB at Pleasanton--7:00 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm
Saturday, Oct 18:
--VB MNAC Tournament--TBA
GO MAVERICKS!!!!
Congratulations to our winners!
The Elks from North Platte came to deliver dictionaries to our third grade class today. The class is learning how to use the guide words, pronounce words based on the pronunciation guide, determine the part of speech, and pick the correct meaning of the word. Thank you to the Elks!
~Mark your calendars! ~
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday October 23rd, 2025.
Prekindergarten-6th grade conference times will be sent home with students this week. 7th-12th Grade Conferences will be offered from 2:00-7:00pm, teachers will be available in their classrooms before 2:00pm.
An alternative time will be arranged for parents unable to attend the Thursday, October 23rd conference date. Please contact the office if you must reschedule.
There will be no school on Friday, October 24th.
SCHOOL BUS AWARENESS: This month Nebraska Schools are emphasizing school bus safety. Please click on the link for a short video explaining what to do when you meet a school bus that is stopped at a student drop-off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKRhHI1DPr8
Support Stapleton's Public Schools Student Council and get some work done! Join us during halftime of the football game on Thursday, as we auction off some laborers to raise money for SPS STUCO!
This morning 2 of our kindergarten students received RARE Awards that they have earned this quarter. They are both for being Accountable this quarter. This young lady does the right thing even when no one is watching. She always works hard and completes her work. This young man takes it upon himself to do his work and tasks in class without veing asked. Keep it up!
COMMUNITY FOR KIDS-STAPLETON: Please visit our local C4K facebook page and then head to the link herein in provide your feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StapletonSurvey?fbclid=IwY2xjawNQ_udleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhYw8UinhCTeLUyt9JkqUysBoEbM-6bqgm9B5StnMd4T6nsavxWdFO7qdH-N_aem_Phc2zb3Tb70I2Y6272ohdw.
